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Residential energy storage systems in New York

Which codes apply? In New York, residential energy storage systems fall under the 2023 NEC, the 2024 IRC, the 2024 IFC, and the 2023 NFPA 855 through the fire code.

Wall or floor units at a one- or two-family home, about 5 to 20 kWh each, up to 80 kWh in a garage or outdoors. State record read Oct 24, 2026. Data as of Oct 26, 2026.

Codes that reach residential energy storage systems

The edition New York enforces for each code that governs the product, and the part of the code that does.

  1. NECNational Electrical Code
    2023 NECPartial

    in force since Dec 31, 2025 · Statewide, with exceptions

    Where it reaches the product. Article 706, energy storage systems, with 705 for the interconnection and 710 for stand-alone operation.

    NFPA 70 as referenced by the 2025 Building Code of New York State (no separate state electrical code) · 19 NYCRR Part 1221 (incorporates the BCNYS by reference; Part 1219 defines it); Executive Law Article 18

    The New York NEC record
  2. IRCInternational Residential Code
    2024 IRCVerified

    in force since Dec 31, 2025 · Statewide, with exceptions

    Where it reaches the product. Section R328, stationary storage battery systems in dwellings.

    2025 Residential Code of New York State · 19 NYCRR Part 1220 (incorporates the RCNYS by reference; Part 1219 defines it); Executive Law Article 18

    The New York IRC record
  3. IFCInternational Fire Code
    2024 IFCVerified

    in force since Dec 31, 2025 · Statewide, with exceptions

    Where it reaches the product. Chapter 12, energy systems, section 1207, which also points to NFPA 855.

    2025 Fire Code of New York State · 19 NYCRR Part 1225 (Fire Prevention; section 1225.2(b) incorporates the FCNYS by reference; Part 1219 defines it); Executive Law Article 18

    The New York IFC record
  4. NFPA 855NFPA 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems
    2023 NFPA 855Verified

    in force since Dec 31, 2025 · Through the IFC, chapter 12 · Edition derived from the fire code the state adopts

    Where it reaches the product. Chapter 15, one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses.

    2025 Fire Code of New York State (Uniform Code) · 19 NYCRR Part 1225; Executive Law Art. 18

    The New York NFPA 855 record

New York laws that name residential energy storage systems

On the site: 15 laws, rules, orders, and bills, newest first.

Law or ruleKindStageDateWhat it does
A10354BA10354B, 2025-2026 session (GREAT Act)BillVerifiedPendingJun 1, 2026Proposes a statewide virtual power plant program paying households and businesses whose batteries and other devices support the grid at peak. Source (opens in a new tab)
S5781B / A6270CS5781B / A6270C, 2025-2026 sessionBillVerifiedPendingMay 28, 2026Proposes requiring local authorities serving over 5,000 residents to adopt a no-cost automated residential solar permitting platform by Jun 30, 2027. Proposes optional storage coverage and remote inspections. Source (opens in a new tab)
S2470 / A6198S2470 / A6198, 2025-2026 sessionBillVerifiedPendingMay 18, 2026Proposes a property tax abatement for electric energy storage equipment placed in service from Jan 1, 2027 until Jan 1, 2029. Each year's abatement would be the lesser of 10 percent of costs, taxes due, or $62,500. Source (opens in a new tab)
PSC Cases 18-E-0130, 14-E-0423, and 00-E-2054PSC Cases 18-E-0130, 14-E-0423, and 00-E-2054, Commission action Apr 16, 2026Commission orderPartialIn forceApr 16, 2026Allows customer-sited batteries to join one utility's direct load control demand response through a bring-your-own-battery option. Source (opens in a new tab)
S1385S1385, 2025-2026 sessionBillVerifiedPendingMar 18, 2026Proposes raising the home solar tax credit from 25 to 40 percent, capped at $10,000 and refundable, with storage equipment counting. Source (opens in a new tab)
NYS Standardized Interconnection RequirementsNew York State Standardized Interconnection Requirements (SIR) for distributed generators and energy storage systems 5 MW or less, effective Feb 9, 2026RulePartialIn forceFeb 9, 2026Requires utilities to use uniform interconnection procedures for distributed generation and energy storage systems of 5 MW or less. Source (opens in a new tab)
S2170S2170, 2025-2026 sessionBillVerifiedPendingJan 7, 2026Proposes directing the Commission within 120 days, and the Long Island authority within 180 days, to extend Value Stack compensation elements to behind-the-meter resources. Source (opens in a new tab)
2025 Fire Code of New York State2025 Fire Code of New York State, Section 1207 (Electrical Energy Storage Systems), adopted Jul 25, 2025Code amendmentPartialIn forceDec 31, 2025Requires electrical energy storage systems to meet Section 1207 of the 2025 state Fire Code from Dec 31, 2025. The section reproduces material based on NFPA 855, 2023 edition. Source (opens in a new tab)
2025 Uniform Code and Energy Code update2025 Uniform Code and Energy Code update, 19 NYCRR Parts 1219-1229 and 1240; adopted Jul 25, 2025, amended Dec 5, 2025Code amendmentPartialIn forceDec 31, 2025Requires building permit applications filed from Dec 31, 2025 to follow the 2025 state building, residential, fire, and energy codes. Source (opens in a new tab)
1 RCNY 3616-07 with companion 1 RCNY 101-191 RCNY 3616-07 (NFPA 855 amendment) with companion 1 RCNY 101-19, effective Oct 26, 2025RulePartialIn forceOct 26, 2025Requires indoor energy storage systems above 1 kWh, including in one- and two-family homes, to meet NFPA 855 (2020) as amended by the city. Source (opens in a new tab)
PSC Case 18-E-0130, Feb 13, 2025 actionPSC Case 18-E-0130, Commission action Feb 13, 2025, retail and residential energy storage program Implementation PlanCommission orderPartialIn forceFeb 13, 2025Funds NYSERDA's retail and residential storage incentive programs by approving their implementation plan, toward 1,500 MW retail and 200 MW residential by 2030. Requires changes letting grid operator distributed resource participants qualify for retail incentives. Source (opens in a new tab)
PSC Case 15-M-0180PSC Case 15-M-0180, Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers, effective Oct 27, 2024RulePartialIn forceOct 27, 2024Requires residential and community solar providers to register with the Department, give a standard disclosure, and honor a three-day rescission right. Source (opens in a new tab)
PSC Case 18-E-0130, Jun 20, 2024 orderOrder Establishing Updated Energy Storage Goal and Deployment Policy, Jun 20, 2024Commission orderPartialIn forceJun 20, 2024Funds a NYSERDA residential storage incentive for 200 MW and a retail storage incentive for 1,500 MW more by 2030. Requires three bulk storage procurements toward a 6 GW statewide goal. Source (opens in a new tab)
3 RCNY 608-013 RCNY 608-01 (FDNY, Outdoor Stationary Storage Battery Systems)RulePartialIn forceOct 1, 2019Requires outdoor stationary battery systems in the city to keep 10-foot setbacks and requires FDNY permits for lithium-ion systems over 20 kWh. Source (opens in a new tab)
NYSERDA New York State Battery Energy Storage System GuidebookNYSERDA New York State Battery Energy Storage System Guidebook, including model lawAgency guidancePartialIn force–Proposes a model local law that municipalities may adopt for permitting residential, commercial, and utility-scale battery storage. Source (opens in a new tab)

Every New York law on residential energy storage systems, with filters

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